03.18.10

Party Dip

Posted in appetizers, dips at 12:00 am

 

This is a dip that I enjoy making for movie night. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

 

7 Layer Party Dip:

1 pound  sausage

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans

1 package (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 large tomato, diced

1 can (6 oz) sliced black olives

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 jar (11 oz.) salsa

Tortilla chips

 

In large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage until browned. Stir in beans, chilies and taco seasoning mix. Spread sausage mix into 7” x 11” serving dish. Top with sour cream then salsa. Sprinkle olives, tomato and onion on top. Cover with cheese. Serve immediately with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

11.16.09

Gift of the Season 2

Posted in appetizers at 12:00 am

This is another of my gifts of the season. If you have a nut lover in the family. I know that they will love my Cinnamon Nuts. They are a wonderful addition to a party spread . They make a wonderful host/hostess gift also.

 

 

Patti’s Cinnamon Pecans:

1 teaspoon cold water
1 egg white
1 pound large pecan halves
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees.

In a bowl, beat water and egg white until stiff. Add pecans.

In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and add to pecan mixture, mixing thoroughly. Spread pecans on cookie sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Stir occasionally. Remove from the oven cool on pan ten minutes. Remove from the pan and continue cooling. When cooled store in an air tight tin.

09.11.09

More Tasty Dips

Posted in appetizers, dips at 12:00 am

This is a twist on a traditional Spinach Dip recipe. Since I do live in Maryland and Southern Maryland at that and folks down here just love their Blue Crabs. I created this just for Tim and his family and friends. Hope ya’ll give it a try and let me know what ya’ll think.

 

Crab and Spinach Dip:

2 packages chopped spinach 10 ounces each, thawed and squeezed to get out the water

2 packages dry vegetable soup mix

2 8 ounce containers of sour cream

2 cups mayonnaise

2 medium onions finely chopped

2 pounds of crab meat picked over for shells

1 tablespoon or to your taste Old Bay Seasoning

 

Combine all ingredients together and chill for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers or toast points.